Phoenix residents should keep their umbrellas close as a series of showers and potential thunderstorms make their way through the area. According to the National Weather Service, today the city expects showers mostly after 2 pm with the chance of precipitation hitting 90 percent, accompanied by gusty winds up to 21 mph.
As the evening rolls in, the likelihood of showers persists before 11 pm, transitioning into possible thunderstorms towards midnight which may "produce heavy rain." The overnight low is forecast around 49 degrees with persistent south winds that could again gust as high as 22 mph, maintaining an 80 percent chance of rain. Tomorrow promises similar unsettled weather, showcasing an 80 percent chance of showers and the potential for thunderstorms, the National Weather Service describes.
Heading later into the week, Phoenix's damp conditions see a slight reprieve. While there remains a 40 percent chance of rain showers on Wednesday night and Thursday with lows dipping into the mid-40s, the National Weather Service predicts a break in precipitation by Friday night, as skies begin to clear.
Looking forward to the weekend, the forecast hints at more generous conditions. The likelihood of rain will to slowly drop to a 30 percent chance by Friday, with the FOX 10 Phoenix weather report suggesting partly sunny skies and high temperatures gradually climbing from the upper 50s on Friday back into the mid-60s by early next week. Phoenix can anticipate returning to a pattern of sunny days and mostly clear nights, quite likely much to the relief of its residents.
Sunshine is predicted to make a full comeback by Sunday, stretching into the new week, affording the city highs of 61 and 64 degrees on Sunday and Monday, respectively. As Tuesday arrives, temperatures are expected to reach a comfortable high of 69 degrees, signaling an end to the brief respite from the typically mild winters known to Phoenix, as highlighted by FOX 10 Phoenix.
